Top Picks and Reviews: The Best Books of 2024

Maureen Corrigan shares her favorite books of 2024, highlighting an 'unprecedented' selection that includes novels by married authors Percival Everett and Danzy Senna. Everett's "James" reimagines "Huckleberry Finn" from Jim's perspective, while Senna's "Colored Television" offers a satirical take on race and class. Other notable picks include Colm Tóibín's "Long Island," Elizabeth Strout's "Tell Me Everything," and Kaveh Akbar's debut novel "Martyr!" The list also features Rachel Kushner's "Creation Lake," Francis Spufford's "Cahokia Jazz," and a monumental collection of Emily Dickinson's letters.